In Gujarat, Night Curfew Eased In 36 Cities Amid Drop In Covid Cases

Gujarat Covid Cases: Chief Minister Vijay Rupani made the announcement regarding the revised curfew timings after a cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar.

Considering a significant drop in the new coronavirus cases in Gujarat, the state government on Wednesday decided to relax the night curfew by an hour in 36 cities, while the restrictions during the day will remain in place. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani made the announcement regarding the revised curfew timings after a cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar. From Friday, the restrictions on people's movement will be effective from 9 pm to 6 am in 36 cities, the Chief Minister said. Currently, the night curfew is being enforced from 8 pm to 6 am. "Coronavirus cases are decreasing in Gujarat. From nearly 14,600 new cases, the highest daily cases registered on April 30, about 3,200 cases are currently being reported every day. Hence, we have decided to relax the night curfew. The curfew will now be from 9 pm to 6 am," Mr Rupani said.